Tomb Raider fans can look forward to new Lara Croft downloadable game

Tomb Raider fans can rejoice, as they are getting a new Lara Croft game. I say that, because the Tomb Raider name is not being used in the new game’s title. It is just called Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

We don’t know why the Tomb Raider name has been dropped, but you also have to ask if it is really needed? Say either Tomb Raider or Lara Croft and most will know what you mean.

This is a really exciting project for Crystal Dynamics, we have created something completely new and very different to what people might be expecting.

Lara Croft is such an iconic character in videogames, with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light we have created what we believe is a truly original digital experience.

We can expect to be playing Guardian of Light before the end of the year, but we don’t know which downloadable platforms it will be available for, or indeed what style of gameplay it involves. We may learn more after the Game Developer Conference where it is being shown privately.